When I got my driver’s license in the late 1980s, I had maybe a few weeks of “behind the wheel” driving experience at my high school. I basically learned everything about driving AFTER I got my driver’s license. Thankfully, times have changed. We now recognize how important it is for teens to get thorough education and practice BEFORE they get a driver’s license. As a mom of teenagers, I am so grateful the driver’s education and licensing process has become more thorough and

I know the world is very concerned about the spread of COVID-19 right now and rightly so. I do want to take the opportunity to spread the message about another epidemic in our lives that kills thousands of people each year - distracted driving. The statistics are staggering. One in four car crashes involves distraction. Right now, 10% of the drivers on the road are using their cell phones. When you look down at your phone to text, it's like driving with your eyes closed for